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   mention

   /ˈmɛnʃn/

   verb

   • 1. refer to (something) briefly and without going into detail: "I haven't mentioned it to William yet" Similar allude torefer totouch on/uponspeak briefly ofhint atbring upraisebroachintroducemoot
   • ▪ refer to (someone) as being noteworthy, especially as a potential candidate for a post: "he is still regularly mentioned as a possible secretary of state" Similar statesaylet someone/anyone knowdeclaredisclosedivulgelet outrevealintimateindicateput forwardadvancepresentpropoundtellspeak about/ofuttercommunicatebreathe a word ofinformal:let on aboutrecommendcommendendorseadvertiseput in a good word forspeak well ofinformal:puffhype (up)plug

   noun

   • 1. a reference to someone or something: "their eyes light up at a mention of Sartre" Similar reference toallusion tocomment onremark aboutstatementannouncementindication
   • ▪ a formal acknowledgement of something noteworthy: "he received a special mention and a prize of £100" Similar tributecitationacknowledgementrecognitionhonourable mentionhat tiprecommendationcommendationendorsementa good word
   • ▪ an instance of being mentioned in dispatches: "the unit was awarded fifteen mentions"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in make mention of): via Old French from Latin mentio(n-); related to mind.

   Derivatives

   • 1. mentionable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMENTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ˈmen.ʃ ə n / us / ˈmen.ʃ ə n / B2 [ C ] a short remark or written statement: The story didn't even get a mention in the newspaper. When I ordered the catalogue, there was no mention of any payment. [ S ] an occasion when something or someone is mentioned: Even the mention of her name makes him blush.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mentionMention Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MENTION is the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or something especially in a casual or incidental manner. How to use mention in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › mentionMENTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Mention definition: to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of. See examples of MENTION used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMENTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun. us / ˈmen.ʃ ə n / uk / ˈmen.ʃ ə n / B2 [ C ] a short remark or written statement: The story didn't even get a mention in the newspaper. When I ordered the catalog, there was no mention of any payment. [ S ] an occasion when something or someone is mentioned: Even the mention of her name makes him blush.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMENTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally 2. to acknowledge or honour 3. → See not to mention something.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › mentionMention - definition of mention by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally. 2. to acknowledge or honour. 3. not to mention something to say nothing of something too obvious to mention. n. 4. a recognition or acknowledgment. 5. a slight reference or allusion: he only got a mention in the article; the author makes no mention of that. 6. the act of mentioning. 7.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmention verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of mention verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › mentionMention - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a remark that calls attention to something or someone. “she made frequent mention of her promotion” “there was no mention of it” synonyms: reference. see more. noun. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. “the article includes mention of similar clinical cases”

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › mentionmention | meaning of mention in Longman Dictionary of...

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    Some of the problems were mentioned in his report. mention something to somebody I mentioned the idea to Joan, and she seemed to like it. mention (that) He mentioned that he was having problems, but he didn’t explain.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMENTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    MENTION definition: 1. to briefly speak or write about something or someone: 2. used to emphasize the importance of…. Learn more.